The International Rise of Anti-Secularism
A recent spate of attacks on secular humanists highlights a growing trend of anti-secularism in governments and societies worldwide.
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EXCLUSIVE – Linda Sarsour Allegedly Heard Sexually Assaulted Employee Scream, Ignored Her
Conatus News spoke with Asmi Fathelbab, a former employee of Linda Sarsour, who alleges that Sarsour allowed her to be sexually abused in the office, and had her fired from later jobs. Last night, allegations surfaced of Linda Sarsour enabling the sexual assault of her former employee at the Arab American Association, Asmi Fathelbab, back […]
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Republican Senate Candidate Moore Says U.S. Must ‘Go Back to God’
Attempting to rally his evangelical voter base, Senate candidate Roy Moore appealed to conservative religious values amidst sexual harassment allegations.
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No Safe Haven: Persecution Continues for Pakistani Religious Minorities in UK
British Pakistani religious minorities have been violently persecuted by Sunni Muslims in the UK. Some say that authorities are looking the other way.
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Indonesia Relaxes Religious Requirements on ID Cards
In a move that has earned praise from human rights activists, courts have struck down a law imposing a religious identity upon citizens of Indonesia. A law that required Indonesian citizens to have one of the country’s six main religions mentioned on their ID cards has been unanimously declared unconstitutional, discriminatory, and unjust by an […]
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‘Life of Brian,’ 38 Years On: De Facto Blasphemy is Alive and Well
It is now 38 years since Monty Python’s 'Life of Brian' was released in November 1979, despite protests. But are we truly free to engage in blasphemy today?
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Mass Shooting in Texas Church Kills Dozens
At least 26 people confirmed dead after mass shooting at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Wilson County, Texas. Attack occurred during mass on Sunday morning local time Texas Governor Greg Abbott says shooting was largest in state’s history Gunman not believed to be connected to terrorist groups At 11:30 am on Sunday November […]
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Interview with Ibrahim Abdallah – Muslimish Co-Founder
Ibrahim Abdallah is the co-founder of Muslimish. In this interview he discusses his stance on religion, how Muslimish facilitates a safe environment for Muslims and ex-Muslims, blasphemy laws and threats to free speech. This interview has been edited for clarity. Scott Douglas Jacobsen: What is your current stance towards religion? How does this impact your personal […]
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New York Terror Attack Suspect Plotted for Weeks, Authorities Say
Attack suspect Sayfullo Saipov had plotted for weeks before carrying out what is New York's deadliest terror attack since 9/11.
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State Funded Faith School Unfit to Teach, Say Secularists
The National Secular Society calls for an investigation into a faith school that insists the universe is 5778 years old and engages in gender segregation.
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